Surviving Schizophrenia, 7th Edition

A Family Manual

About the Book

Updated throughout and filled with all the latest research, treatment plans, commonly asked questions and more, the bestselling resource on schizophrenia is back—now in its seventh edition.

“E. Fuller Torrey is a brilliant writer. There is no one writing on psychology today whom I would rather read.”— Los Angeles Times

Since its first publication in 1983, Surviving Schizophrenia has become the standard reference book on the disease and has helped thousands of patients, their families, and mental health professionals.

In clear language, this much-praised and important book describes the nature, causes, symptoms, treatment, and course of schizophrenia and also explores living with it from both the patient's and the family's point of view. This new, completely updated seventh edition includes the latest research findings on what causes the illness, as well as information about the newest drugs for treatment, and answers the questions most often asked by families, consumers, and providers.

An indispensable guide for those afflicted by schizophrenia as well those who care for them, Surviving Schizophrenia covers every aspect of the condition and sheds new light on an often-misunderstood illness.

Critical Praise

“A comprehensive, realistic, and compassionate approach...Should be of tremendous value to anyone who must confront these questions.” - Psychology Times

“Brilliant.... There is no one writing on psychology today whom I would rather read.” - Los Angeles Times

“[Torrey] is comprehensive in his coverage of topics and thorough in his discussion.” - NAMI Advocate

Product Details

ISBN:9780062880802

ISBN 10: 0062880802

Imprint:Harper Perennial

On Sale:
03/26/2019

Trimsize: 5.313 in (w)
x 8.000 in (h)
x 1.297 in (d)

Pages:576

List Price: $17.99

BISAC1 : PSYCHOLOGY / Mental Health

BISAC2 : MEDICAL / Mental Health

BISAC3 : PSYCHOLOGY / Psychopathology / Schizophrenia

E. Fuller Torrey

Biography

E. Fuller Torrey, M.D., is a research psychiatrist specializing in schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. He is the executive director of the Stanley Medical Research Institute, the founder of the Treatment Advocacy Center, a professor of psychiatry at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, and the author of twenty books. He lives in Bethesda, Maryland.

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